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LB Foster

Software Engineering Manager

Dublin, OH · On-site

The Software Engineering Manager leads the day-to-day execution and technical direction of software development for the WILDIV technology product suite and adjacent products. This role combines hands ...

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$60K/yr

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Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager

The LaSalle Group

Columbus, OH • On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact engineering team responsible for a mission-critical enterprise platform. This role combines people leadership, technical direction and delivery oversight, with a strong focus on stabilizing current operations while driving long-term modernization initiatives.
You will oversee a team consisting of both full-time employees and contract resources, managing multiple concurrent initiatives while helping guide the evolution of a legacy system into a more scalable and modern architecture. This is a highly visible position with direct influence on engineering strategy, delivery execution and future-state technical direction.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of engineers and technical contributors across multiple workstreams
  • Manage performance, provide feedback and support career growth for team members
  • Evaluate team structure, support hiring decisions and manage contractor-to-full-time transitions

Delivery & Execution
  • Oversee delivery of multiple initiatives, ensuring alignment to timelines and quality expectations
  • Manage Agile workflows, including planning cycles, prioritization and progress tracking
  • Communicate status, risks and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders

Technical Leadership & Modernization
  • Provide guidance on system design, architecture and engineering best practices
  • Lead efforts to modernize a legacy platform through incremental improvements and architectural evolution
  • Partner with engineering and infrastructure teams to align on long-term technical direction

AI & Continuous Improvement
  • Support adoption of modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows and automation capabilities
  • Identify opportunities to improve development processes, quality and efficiency
  • Encourage innovation while maintaining stability in production systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with product, engineering and leadership teams to align on priorities and roadmap initiatives
  • Serve as a key liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Support vendor coordination and external partnerships as needed

Qualifications
Required
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with prior management experience
  • Strong technical background with the ability to guide architecture and evaluate engineering work
  • Experience leading teams in an Agile development environment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, complex environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred
  • Experience working with legacy systems and modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed architectures
  • Experience managing blended teams of full-time employees and contractors
  • Exposure to high-volume or transaction-heavy systems environments

Additional Details
This is a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where the role will initially focus on team stabilization, delivery execution and evaluating the current technology landscape before driving longer-term transformation. Success in this position requires strong leadership, sound technical judgment and the ability to operate effectively in an evolving environment.
Key Details
  • Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite - 4 days/week
  • Compensation: Base Salary: $175,000
  • Bonus: Eligible for 15% annual performance-based bonus
  • Equity: Not eligible
  • Benefits: Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance. Additional benefits may be available.

If you are a results-driven engineering leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys driving both execution and long-term transformation, we encourage you to apply.
Paul Wallenberg
Vice President, Technology Services
LaSalle Network
#LI-CS1
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

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